Lone Star

Founded: 1836 (Republic of Texas)

Population: 30+ million

Nickname: The Lone Star State

Capital: Austin

Largest Cities: Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth

State Motto: Friendship

Food: BBQ, Tex-Mex, Chicken Fried Steak, Brisket, Tacos, Queso, Pecan Pie, Kolaches

Sports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Houston Texans (NFL), San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Dallas Mavericks (NBA), Houston Rockets (NBA), Texas Rangers (MLB), Houston Astros (MLB)

Famous Landmarks: The Alamo, State Capitol, Big Bend National Park, Space Center Houston, Sixth Floor Museum, River Walk, Cadillac Ranch, Guadalupe Mountains